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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y13 NRSMOT history

Y13 NRS is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 158,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,606 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 NRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 NRS was last recorded at 158,606 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 9,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,711 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,895 miles
Average per year
5,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,606 miles
  • 2024 – 148,711 miles
  • 2023 – 136,925 miles
  • 2022 – 127,892 miles
  • 2021 – 121,022 miles
  • 2020 – 117,039 miles
  • 2019 – 113,127 miles
  • 2018 – 107,813 miles
  • 2017 – 104,044 miles
  • 2016 – 99,453 miles
  • 2015 – 95,319 miles
  • 2014 – 91,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,606 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,606 miles (+9,895)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,606 miles
    Test number
    368674035206
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,711 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,711 miles
    Test number
    853586827743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,671 miles (+11,746)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,671 miles
    Test number
    664926247624
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass136,925 miles (+9,033)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,925 miles
    Test number
    233230219009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,892 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,892 miles
    Test number
    903538017206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,022 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,022 miles
    Test number
    839499537139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,001 miles (+3,962)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,001 miles
    Test number
    342114234097
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass117,039 miles (+3,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,039 miles
    Test number
    252670451455
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass113,127 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    113,127 miles
    Test number
    368167313848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,813 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,813 miles
    Test number
    146530097913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,044 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,044 miles
    Test number
    704009439125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,453 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,453 miles
    Test number
    787493232492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,319 miles (+3,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,319 miles
    Test number
    399219455179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass91,516 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,516 miles
    Test number
    738794974114
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y13 NRS

Does Y13 NRS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y13 NRS expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y13 NRS?
The MOT on Y13 NRS expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y13 NRS done?
Y13 NRS was recorded at 158,606 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,908 miles a year.
Has Y13 NRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 NRS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y13 NRS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y13 NRS find?
Y13 NRS passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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